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How Planners Are Celebrating GMID 2022

Smart Meetings

PCMA Canada Chapter West is taking to Vancouver Convention Centre for a breakfast, networking session and a presentation by Kati Quigley, senior director of global industry marketing at Microsoft, titled “How Big Tech Fosters Diversity and Inclusion.”. Take a look at how our meetings industry friends are celebrating. Advocating Voices.

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The Industry Comes Together for GMID 2023

Smart Meetings

Las Vegas Over the course of four days, March 21, 22, 24 and 30, hotel brands Caesars Entertainment, The Venetian and MGM Resorts, and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), partnered with local charities to host community service events in Southern Nevada. PCMA PCMA chapter events across the U.S.

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14 Fun and Engaging Virtual Event Networking Ideas To Foster Connections and Build Your Network

Eventtia

The idea of networking can be daunting for many, especially when it involves virtual events. To help you get started, here are 14 fun and engaging virtual event networking ideas to help you make a lasting impression on your participants! Cost Savings for Event Hosts Virtual events present a cost-effective solution for event hosts. .

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How to Harness the Lasting Power of Virtual Meetings

Smart Meetings

Administering such features can be an effective method of keeping virtual attendees engaged following a keynote speaker or panel discussion. This misstep often takes the form of a panel discussion. “A A panel is not a two-way conversation,” Lathan says, adding that many attendees are seeking networking opportunities at events. “If

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Why Not Zoom: 10 Benefits Of Event Platforms, Explained

Endless Events

Attendees can watch the panel and interact in the live chat, but there’s very little two-way communication available. Enhanced audience engagement is the #1 benefit of event platforms; it is the direct result of gamification, networking opportunities, and other features we outline below. Virtual networking.

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AIME 2024: Fostering  Growth at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Travel Daily Media

AIME 2024 delivered a diverse entertainment program. Professor, Deakin Business School, Lisa Ronson, and bestselling author, Sebastian Terry, alongside an ICCA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion panel, two-day tradeshow, and many networking opportunities. Highlights included keynote speakers Adj.

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Honest Event Surveys: Can You Handle the Truth?

Smart Meetings

Ask about dietary restrictions, entertainment preferences and amount of time they’d like to spend in meetings. Do they prefer panels over breakout sessions? What matters most: time to network or breaks? As you prepare for a panel, use Slido to ask attendees what burning questions they have and add a few to the list.